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YCE 407T

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,758 mi
Last recorded78,758 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCE 407T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 78,758 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 78,033 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 77,594 miles

nearside front chassis leg corroded not in testable area

Fail 15 Jul 2016 77,592 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front chassis leg corroded not in testable area

Pass 14 Aug 2015 76,949 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 75,238 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 75,238 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 73,380 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 73,380 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 72,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to o/s/f outrigger

Pass 11 Jan 2011 71,272 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2009 69,067 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 67,165 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 65,402 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 65,366 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2007 65,114 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 62,372 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 1 Sep 2006 62,339 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2005 58,823 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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YCE 407T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 48,536 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YCE 407T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YCE 407T registered?

YCE 407T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 March 1979.

Is YCE 407T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YCE 407T shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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